Black and Bold

It's been quite hot in NYC, melting faces hot. If you're me, you only brought one pair of shorts to school, the heat can be quite a dilemma. Until I purchased some shorts on sale I went with my second BFF, leggings. This is the first mostly black look I've done in a while and I have to say it feels good to be black (pun intended). To cope with the heat I paired my leggings from H&M with a Forever 21 crop top that was literally $2.80 so it was worth the purchase. The the white button up just added some style to an otherwise active wear look, also from H&M. Let's face it I'm not going for a run. Lastly, some Doc Martens I purchased for $40! That's a steal for Doc's!
This was the "creepy look" outfit for sure. I got so many weird looks from people. I've definitely seen weirder outfits then mine so I'm not sure what the deal was (the city has been a bit extra creepy though). I still walk tall and proud because it's who I am. I made the decision to wear what I wanted so I OWN IT! Always own who you are. There's only one person like you: you, so be yourself no matter what. That's why this outfit is not just black, but bold!

- mik
Photography: Megan Madden

First Day #OOTD

Sorry for the few days wait but, there's an awesome reason for it! This is the first post with images from my new partner in crime, Megan Madden! Megan is an amazing photographer here at FIT and a great friend. I'm so pleased and honored to be a team with her now!
Now for the outfit details. Wearing my Forever 21 peplum  top and some Hollister high rise black jeans I created a look that wasn't over done for the first day, but displays my style. I also had a leather jacket from Forever 21 but, it was an extremely hot day! Joining my outfit was a pair of Steve Madden booties and Betsy Johnson backpack.
For my first day I wanted to just be me. If you know me well, I'm often in black and tend to have an edgier style. I dressed that up just a little for day one. My H&M necklace added some texture to the look and the jacket added dimension and shape. I thought of this look was sleek and fun!
It was my first day with a new major, new classmates and professors. I know no longer had my usual photo friends and professors that knew me so well. This gave me a chance to really reinvented myself and focus on my new dreams and goals. I'm so far excited and nervous for this new experience. But that's what college is for right? New experiences? Finding yourself? That's what this semester is all about for me. Taking a break from the camera and working with my hands and creative energy in a new way. I can't wait to share my designs and projects from my Communication Design classes. It's already super interesting and there's so much to start still! Good luck to everyone on your first week of school and always be yourself.
Also welcome back to my red hair!

Photos by: Megan Madden

- Mik